Strike two

Today is the second day of the private bus industry strike. The streets of Bogota are normally filled with private buses which carry millions of people to and fro. These buses are not to be confused with Transmilenio, which is the government-owned bus system (the BART or NY or London subway system equivalent) that is also a highly effective way to get around. According to Andrea this strike happens every year, but normally lasts only one day. Apparently, the private companies and their drivers are striking because they want to be able to follow the same routes as Transmilenio.

So I got a call from my 'boss' saying that the strike has been extended another day as they negotiate. So they canceled school today. I don't really see how one has to do with the other since the school has its own buses but whatever. My 'boss' also asked me for the telephone numbers of several other members of the English department to inform them of the cancelation because she didn't have them.